Month: December 2024

Dec 29, 2024, 05:15 AM ET Open Extended Reactions BRISBANE, Australia — Novak Djokovic said his recently retired rival Andy Murray was bringing a unique perspective as his new coach and he was eager to put into practice what the duo have discussed when he begins his season at the Brisbane International. Djokovic, a 24-time
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Associated Press Dec 29, 2024, 12:56 AM ET Open Extended Reactions DENVER — The Colorado Avalanche acquired center Juuso Parssinen from the Nashville Predators on Saturday. The Avalanche also received a seventh-round pick in the 2026 NHL draft for forward Ondrej Pavel and a third-round pick in 2027. Parssinen had two goals and three assists
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ESPN News Services Dec 28, 2024, 09:53 PM ET Open Extended Reactions ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Rahjai Harris broke free for an 86-yard touchdown run with 1:33 remaining, giving East Carolina a pulsating 26-21 victory over NC State in the Military Bowl in a game that descended into a wild brawl in the final minute. Harris
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ESPN News Services Dec 28, 2024, 10:31 PM ET Open Extended Reactions WASHINGTON — Jalen Brunson scored nine of his season-high 55 points in overtime and Karl-Anthony Towns had 30 points and 14 rebounds as the New York Knicks extended their season-best winning streak to seven games in a 136-132 win over the Washington Wizards
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Open Extended Reactions Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has said Arne Slot’s side have the “quality to achieve something special” this season and has called on his teammates to “create their own history” at the club. Editor’s Picks 2 Related The Merseyside club are six points clear at the top of the Premier League table with
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Dave McMenamin, ESPN Staff WriterDec 28, 2024, 08:59 PM ET Close Lakers and NBA reporter for ESPN. Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14, the Cavaliers from 2014-18 for ESPN.com and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09. Open Extended Reactions LOS ANGELES — Lakers star LeBron James will miss Saturday night’s game against
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ESPN News Services Dec 28, 2024, 07:36 PM ET Open Extended Reactions OTTAWA, Ontario — Notre Dame forward Danny Nelson scored twice, Western Michigan’s Hampton Slukynsky made 25 saves and the defending champion United States defeated Latvia 5-1 on Saturday in the world junior hockey championship. The U.S. improved to 2-0 in Group A play,
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Dec 28, 2024, 10:33 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Injury issues continue to plague AC Milan with leading scorer Christian Pulisic now out of Sunday’s Serie A clash against Roma after a setback during his recovery, coach Paulo Fonseca said. However, eighth-placed Milan, who were missing eight players when they beat Verona 1-0 on Dec.
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Associated Press Dec 28, 2024, 04:34 PM ET Open Extended Reactions ORLANDO, Fla. — Cam Ward made NCAA history in his final college game. The Miami Hurricanes quarterback threw a record-setting 156th touchdown pass of his college career Saturday, connecting with Jacolby George for a 4-yard score with 4:12 left in the first quarter of
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Dec 28, 2024, 05:28 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Shohei Ohtani and his wife Mamiko Tanaka are expecting their first child. The Los Angeles Dodgers superstar announced his wife’s pregnancy on Instagram on Saturday, posting a photo of baby clothes and shoes underneath his dog Decoy. In February, Ohtani announced that he had gotten married
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Adam Rittenberg, ESPN Senior WriterDec 28, 2024, 11:51 AM ET Close College football reporter; joined ESPN in 2008. Graduate of Northwestern University. Open Extended Reactions Georgia quarterback Carson Beck, who underwent surgery earlier this week to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in his right, throwing elbow, declared for the 2025 NFL draft Saturday. In a
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Dec 28, 2024, 07:43 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Boxer Paul Bamba has died at the age of 35, his manager Ne-Yo announced on Friday. The Puerto Rican fighter’s death comes less than a week after his last fight, a victory against Rogelio Medina that saw him crowned WBA Gold Cruiserweight champion. American singer Ne-Yo,
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David Newton, ESPN Staff WriterDec 28, 2024, 10:23 AM ET Close David Newton is an NFL reporter at ESPN and covers the Carolina Panthers. Newton began covering Carolina in 1995 and came to ESPN in 2006 as a NASCAR reporter before joining NFL Nation in 2013. You can follow Newton on Twitter at @DNewtonespn. Open
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